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   Eyelet (īˈlĕt), n. [F. œillet, dim. of œil eye, fr. L. oculus. See Eye, and cf.  Oillet.]
   1. A small hole or perforation to receive a cord or fastener, as in garments, sails, etc.
   
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   2. A metal ring or grommet, or short metallic tube, the ends of which can be bent outward and over to fasten it in place; -- used to line an eyelet hole.
   
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   Eyelet hole, a hole made for an eyelet. -- Eyelet punch, a machine for punching eyelet holes and fastening eyelets, as in paper or cloth. -- Eyelet ring.  See Eyelet, 2.
   
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